Turn Big Ideas Into Reality - Join a Team Today!

The Big Ideas are IN!

The five Big Ideas that are ready to accept team members beginning October 1 are:

• AI-Based Patient Chemotherapy Education
• Big Impact from Small Ideas: Providing Essential Research Support for Oncology Pharmacists through a Research Center within HOPA
• HOPE in HOPA: Hematology Oncology Pharmacy for Equity (HOPE) in Cancer Care
• Navigating the Future: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Transform Hematology Oncology Pharmacy and Professional Practice
• OnCALolgy Personalized Integrative Chemotherapy Calendar Support Tool

Team Member Applications Open Through October 29!

Members in good standing are eligible to apply for a project team from October 1-15. HOPA considers that well-qualified candidates:

• Have a sincere interest in committing fully to the Big Idea initiative
• Have been an active participant in HOPA
• Have, and will maintain, current membership (in any member category) throughout the project
• Do not have significant influence in governance and/or financial matters within HOPA currently
• Will commit to attending the 2025 Annual Conference to participate in networking events, education sessions, collaboration opportunities, and to present the final proposal to HOPA members
• Do not have conflicts of interest with their desired Big Idea project concept

Once teams are formed, they will be assigned mentors to help guide them over the coming months as they work on developing these Big Idea concepts into full project proposals that will be presented live during Annual Conference 2025.

Apply here

Team Member Incentives:

Being selected for a team comes with the following incentives:

• Complimentary registration to 2025 Annual Conference
• $600 to assist with travel expenses
• Complimentary registration to attend the Leadership Development Pre-Conference
• Attend a private networking event for all Big Idea team participants

Check out other Big Idea FAQs here.

If you have additional questions about The Big Idea initiative, please reach out to Morgan Kaufmann, Director of Membership, and Rosanne Stelpflug, Director of Administration, by emailing info@hoparx.org.

The Big Idea Timeline

What starts as an individual and innovative idea for how to advance oncology pharmacy practice becomes a group effort, including mentorship and support from HOPA leaders and staff. It all culminates during Annual Conference 2025 in Portland, Oregon, with a live pitch seeking additional resources for your innovation.

Phase I: The Big Idea Launch. Start thinking about what problem you want to solve or which pain points (for you, your colleagues, or your patients) you need to address.

• June 24, 2024: Submissions Open

Phase II: My Big Idea. Give your idea shape, prepare your written Big Idea description, and submit it for the consideration of your peers.

• August 15, 2024: Submissions Close
• August 16-30, 2024: Up to 5 Big Ideas are Chosen
• Mid-September: Top Ideas are Announced

Phase III: Our Big Idea. Apply to join a Big Idea team. This is where much of the work gets done. After the top several Big Ideas are chosen, teams will be assembled to bring the innovations to life.

• Early October: Members Apply to Join a Big Idea Team
• Late October-March: Teams are Formed, Mentors are Assigned, and Designated Work Time Begins

Phase IV: The Big Idea Pitch. Prepare to wow! The 5 teams will present Big Ideas live during Annual Conference 2025

• April 2025 and Beyond: Annual Conference Live Pitch Takes Place, Winner is Announced, and the Project is Implemented